lucrative

[loo-kruh-tiv]

adjective

1. profitable; moneymaking; remunerative.

   a lucrative business.

lucrative

/ ˈluːkrətɪv /

adjective

1. producing a profit; profitable; remunerative

Other Word Forms

• lucrativeness noun
• lucratively adverb
• nonlucrative adjective
• nonlucratively adverb
• nonlucrativeness noun
• unlucrative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lucrative¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English lucratif, from Middle French, from Latin lucrātīvus “gainful,” from lucrāt(us) “profited” (past participle of lucrārī “to make a profit, gain by economy”; lucre ) + -īvus -ive

Word History and Origins

Origin of lucrative¹

C15: from Old French lucratif; see _lucre

Example Sentences

Still, it marks a lucrative milestone for Corcoran, whose connection to the home extends back long before she became its owner.

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Unemployment in major cities stands at 35 percent and graduates are looking elsewhere, fuelling a lucrative brain drain market.

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The hysterical posturing is even more implausible when you realize existing stars will be AI’s biggest beneficiaries when it spawns lucrative new interactive opportunities.

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Pharmaceutical distribution remains Cardinal’s most lucrative business, and it is continuing to gain customers.

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Switzerland's most lucrative exports to the US are pharmaceuticals.

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